A review of image processing methods for fetal head and brain analysis in ultrasound images

HR Torres, P Morais, B Oliveira, C Birdir… - Computer methods and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Background and objective Examination of head shape and brain during the fetal period is
paramount to evaluate head growth, predict neurodevelopment, and to diagnose fetal …

Segmentation and classification in MRI and US fetal imaging: recent trends and future prospects

J Torrents-Barrena, G Piella, N Masoller… - Medical Image …, 2019 - Elsevier
Fetal imaging is a burgeoning topic. New advancements in both magnetic resonance
imaging and (3D) ultrasound currently allow doctors to diagnose fetal structural …

An ensemble deep learning framework for foetal plane identification

S Thomas, S Harikumar - International Journal of Information Technology, 2024 - Springer
Antenatal (prenatal) care stipulates periodic monitoring of the foetus in alleviating risk factors
and improving pregnancy outcomes. Foetal images generated from the ultrasound during …

Recognition of fetal facial ultrasound standard plane based on texture feature fusion

X Wang, Z Liu, Y Du, Y Diao, P Liu… - … Methods in Medicine, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
In the process of prenatal ultrasound diagnosis, accurate identification of fetal facial
ultrasound standard plane (FFUSP) is essential for accurate facial deformity detection and …

Echocardiographic image analysis

P Abolmaesumi, R Rohling, TSM Tsang - US Patent 11,129,591, 2021 - Google Patents
A computer-implemented system for facilitating echocardiographic image analysis is
disclosed. The system includes at least one processor configured to receive signals …

Selective search and sequential detection for standard plane localization in ultrasound

D Ni, T Li, X Yang, J Qin, S Li, CT Chin… - … and Clinical Applications …, 2013 - Springer
We present the first automatic solution for localizing fetal abdominal standard plane (FASP)
in consecutive 2D ultrasound images. FASP is located in the presence of three key …

The classification and segmentation of fetal anatomies ultrasound image: A survey

C Song, T Gao, H Wang, S Sudirman… - Journal of Medical …, 2021 - ingentaconnect.com
Ultrasound imaging processing technology has been used in obstetric observation of the
fetus and diagnosis of fetal diseases for more than half a century. It contains certain …

4D ultrasound tracking of liver and its verification for TIPS guidance

J Banerjee, C Klink, WJ Niessen… - IEEE transactions on …, 2015 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
In this work we describe a 4D registration method for on the fly stabilization of ultrasound
volumes for improving image guidance for transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt …

Enhancing reproducibility of ultrasonic measurements by new users

M Pramanik, M Gupta… - Medical Imaging 2013 …, 2013 - spiedigitallibrary.org
Perception of operator influences ultrasound image acquisition and processing. Lower costs
are attracting new users to medical ultrasound. Anticipating an increase in this trend, we …

Detection of fetal facial anatomy in standard ultrasonographic sections based on real‐time target detection network

Z Liu, W Yu, X Wu, T Yang, G Lyu… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
At present, prenatal ultrasound is one of the important means for screening fetal
malformations. In the process of prenatal ultrasound diagnosis, the accurate recognition of …